Universal prosecutor

Article Abstract:

Baltasar Garzon, the Spanish judge who tried to prosecute former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet for crimes against humanity, is profiled. A Spanish law passed in 1985 established the principle of universal prosecution and gave judges on Garzon's court jurisdiction over human rights crimes.

International, Spain, Pinochet, Augusto, Crimes against humanity, Garzon, Baltasar

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Afloat on legal seas; Cuban boy's case could restrict immigration agency's authority

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Issues are discussed regarding the possible asylum hearing of Elian Gonzalez and the precedents in immigration and family law which would result. The case could expand judicial review of when the Immigration and Naturalization Service must hold asylum hearings for unaccompanied children.

United States, Emigration and immigration, Asylum, Right of, Right of asylum, Gonzalez, Elian

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A circle kept unbroken; eminent domain saves rare U.S. archaeological site

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The use of the eminent domain doctrine to save the Florida archeological site known as Miami Circle is discussed. County attorneys found help in the legal battles to preserve Civil War sites.

Florida, Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Historical Sites, Historic Sites, Usage, Protection and preservation, Eminent domain (Law)

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